For us pizza lovers, it’s all about the crust. Imagine a 2mm-thick, airy, chewy crust surrounding a thin center filled with warm, fresh toppings. Such mere mentions by our foodie buddies Adeline and Larry were enough to swing our wills (and wheels) to make another detour to the fast-growing Sunway Citrine Hub to celebrate some restaurateurs coming home with Pizz(azz)!

The name Pizz is directly derived from and inspired by the restaurant’s signature dish, so it makes sense to delve straight into this Italian flatbread. Since opening its doors to the public on 3 December, we’ve been receiving rave reviews that their signature pizzas have feed ravenous tummies and have many picky eaters swooning, so this calls for our FBI (food & beverage investigators) agents to go on another “find dining” mission!

Kudos to husband-and-wife restaurateurs Arica and Roel Quimba, we can now enjoy our all-time favourite Italian staple and other great comfort food at wallet-pleasing prices, served up with friendly and unobtrusive service. With an impressive 18 years of F&B experience behind them, including successful collaborations as part of the well-known Emmanuel Stroobant Group (ESG) in Singapore, their latest F&B venture brings home great food and service quality which forms the hallmark of their popular SQUE (pronounced as skew) outlets by the Singapore River or Pasir Panjang.

Be prepared to wait for the pizzas though, as every thin crust pizza is made by hand and only prepared upon order, but it’s definitely worthwhile!

When Arica first serve the sun-dried cherry Tomato-Feta Salad, topped with olive and fresh onion rings, drizzled with light lemony zest dressing, we were slightly sceptical at the absence of the ever-present mozzarella in most salads. Surprisingly, the soft feta cheese works because of its crumbly texture and saltiness, both of which mozzarella lacks. As one mouthful, the flavours and textures managed to come together in an unpretentious yet mouth-watering package prepping us nicely for the next course. Bravo!

This appetising starter comes highly recommended by Arica, and we waste no time in sinking our teeth into the Broccoli Tempura. Crunchy on the outside yet juicy on the inside, each dip into the homemade garlic mayo or Tabasco gave us an added spicy kick which we then wash down with a sip of chilled refreshing Strawberry-lime Cider. A perfect pairing indeed!

Another sure-fire way to get our appetite roaring is the light yet generous Clams Mariniere, served in white wine sauce and grilled toast. Without further ado, we pick up the shells and slurp the flesh, savouring the wine-infused juices and chunky meat. Once we’ve made a little mountain out of the empty clam shells, the server was quick to clear our plates before our next dish! (add points 👍)

If you’ve had your fair share of everyday pizza flavour and find that nothing new excites you anymore, be sure to check out their signature Salmon Wasabi Pizza. Even though some of us are not a fan of the “spicy green paste”, the wasabi was surprisingly more fragrant and less pungent than the typical, faux wasabi used in sushi restaurants. We’re also pretty sure bonito flakes on a pizza isn’t something you’d see on an average day, but actually complimented the salmon, bonito flake, seaweed and mozzarella cheese buried beneath.

Coming up next, the Prawn Aglio Olio instantly filled the air with its mouth-watering aroma, whetting our appetites for a round of delicious pasta. There was a very generous portion of well-seared prawns served on a bed of linguine cooked al dente, firm enough such that the olive oil coated the pasta entirely, yet soft enough for an enjoyable bite. The white wine added a certain richness, and the garlic and chilli spice gave the dish a nice kick!

Make room for this refreshing Lychee Mint freeze, a slime green slushy blend with subtle minty hints to cleanse our palates in between sips.

To get more bang for your bucks, be sure to order their signature Lamb Shank to satiate your carnivorous cravings. It will cost 3X more if you order the same in SQUE 😄! The meat is very slowly braised in a hearty jus and served on a bed of mashed potatoes and seasonal veggies. The flesh was fall-off-the-bone tender with an almost melt-in-your-mouth texture. The dish definitely contributed to our already-satiated belly, but with such exceptional flavours, it was hard to say “no more”.

“No” always means Yes when it comes to desserts, and our Chocolate Lava comes drenched in a pool of salted caramel sauce, served with strawberry, crumble and vanilla ice-cream. While we won’t find any oozy chocolate lava inside, each bite of the cake is filled with the flavour of good quality chocolate, with a consistency that’s a cross between a sponge cake and a brownie.

How can we also say no to this Vanilla Brûlée when what we got was rich and decadent custard with the crunchy caramel layer on top, served with fresh strawberry and a sweet pizza stick. A little firmer and it would have been perfect for us, but no one’s complaining 😊.

你或许无法想像大人这一顿吃得有多愉悦，毕竟觅食之路碰的钉子并不在少数，能遇着一间道道皆用心烹制的馆子，如获至宝当然得传扬天下。

Piling up that many calories in a day, whatever happened to that 2019 new year resolution we just made? Fortunately, every calorie and minute is worth our trip to PiZZ is worth it, so here’s to more good food for the new year, and beyond!

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